Retention Scholarship is Open

We are now taking applications for the Fall 2019 semester. The Summer 2019 semester online application period is closed. Please complete the Retention Scholarship form to apply. If you have any questions, please contact Student Financial Services at sfs@necc.mass.edu with any questions.

Retention Scholarship Eligibility

To qualify for a Retention Scholarship you must:

Be enrolled in a degree and/or certificate program and be registered for classes in the fall semester

Be making satisfactory progress towards a degree or program

Have an Academic Plan in Degree Works or be working with an advisor to develop a plan that will lead to timely graduation so you can pursue a career or transfer to a four-year program

These Scholarships Are Awarded Based on Available Funds, and to Those Who Apply First

Applications are reviewed in the order they are received and Retention Scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis each semester. You must reapply to qualify for the scholarship in subsequent semesters even if you received a Retention Scholarship previously. Students cannot receive refunds from the Retention Scholarship.